Minnesota is moving towards a movement worth following in the U.S. cannabis industry. For the first time in nearly a decade, Minnesota could soon open cannabis dispensaries run by cities and counties, thanks to a novel provision in its cannabis laws.
If realized, the initiative would mark a novel experience in the private-sector-dominated cannabis retail space, potentially setting a precedent for municipal involvement in other parts of the country.
A Pioneer Example In Municipal Cannabis Retail
The City of North Bonneville, Washington, is the only example of a city-run cannabis dispensary in the U.S., an endeavor that ended in 2021, Nicole Ki reported at MPR News. Minnesota’s cities, particularly those without liquor stores, view …